Fly by Jing reviews and discussion

4.4

87% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Layered, umami-rich flavor profile
  • Versatile, crowd-pleasing condiment
  • Aromatic, complex sichuan notes
  • Standout zhong sauce favorite
  • Oil-forward, leaky packaging
  • Inconsistent crunch texture
  • Milder-than-expected spice
  • Occasional smoky, bitter notes

Fly by Jing delivers bold, versatile Sichuan-inspired condiments that, according to reviews, elevate everything from eggs and noodles to dumplings—Zhong Sauce and the OG Sichuan Chili Crisp draw repeated praise for layered umami, balanced heat, and everyday usability. Reviews also flag notable drawbacks: some find the chili crisp too oily, less crispy or milder than expected, with occasional smoky bitterness and jar leakage—plus comparisons to Lao Gan Ma or Momofuku on flavor and spice—and some mention inconsistent crunch and a need to stir.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

767 reviews and posts

  • Love the chili crisp and zhong sauce especially with dim sum. All their products taste amazing and have an appealing wrapper! Been buying this stuff for a few years and will Continue to.

  • This is the best chili oil i've tried. It's so good and I add it to everything.

  • Not my favorite chili crisp but it's good! Honestly not much else to say about—it really is down the middle Sichuan chili crisp. The flavor's there, the texture's there. I think for the price it's just not what I'd reach for again!

    Received a free product from Fly by Jing
  • It's absolutely delicious!! My one qualm is the price...for a product that's this pricey, I was surprised to see that they're using seed oils instead of a higher-quality neutral oil. I used Thingdrop's "try things" program to get reimbursed for this purchase, otherwise I'd be unlikely to purchase it on my own. That said, the taste and depth of the flavor profile is really great.

    Received a free product from Fly by Jing
  • Seems healthier than incumbent chile crisps, but not as much crisp and flavor is lacking.

  • I enjoy their chili crisp, I do prefer the extra spicy version.

  • Excellent products! Mala spice mix is excellent. Only knock is that they use foundational sauces that contain wheat, eliminating choices for people with allergies.

  • Awesome flavorful chili crisps that have been taking over the food scene. Great flavor with a mix of delicious chilis and other wonderful ingredients. In my opinion, one of the better options out there for a store-bought chili-oil crisp.

  • The extra spicy chili crisp is our favorite - when a jar gets opened it goes incredibly quickly. It's more expensive compared to the brands from China but the ingredients should be of higher quality. The regular chili crisp is also good, and can be used on nearly everything to add that moreish, umami punch. FYI this type of Sichuan chili crisp is not supposed to have that mouth-numbing / tingling flavor from Sichuan peppercorns! A region can have more than one flavor profiles.

  • Got this for free as part of ThingTesting's new free product system. Really enjoyed it with some stir fry noodles for dinner. Not just spicy but has a bright flavour to add to the dish. Will purchase again.

    Received a free product from Fly by Jing
  • I think the taste is fantastic. It's spicy, but not too spicy. I love that it has a deeper flavor profile than just spice. It's great to add to rice and vegetable meals. My only problem with the product is that it is canola oil based. I'd rather a healthier oil.

    Received a free product from Fly by Jing
  • Great selection of sauces and especially love their newer extra spicy chili crisp and tingly oil. Have been recommending their chili crisp to anyone and everyone.

  • I know this is a sort of hot take, but I found the chili crisp left a bit to be designer. A little too heavy on the sesame, not enough heat! I was hoping for a spicier more chili-forward sauce. Also way too expensive for what it is.

  • Great, high quality ingredients pack a big punch in a tiny jar! Perfect with eggs, over noodles, etc.

  • It's a great condiment for noodles, fried rice, bao buns, chicken, steak, and eggs. It has good flavor but it isn't that spicy so if you cant handle a lot of heat and want a little spice Fly by Jing will do the trick.

  • YUM YUM YUM so many ways to use and the quality is great! I purchased from a grocery store.

  • This stuff is magic on food from the Asian continent and beyond. Once you learn the flavor profile it kinda goes with everything. Yes, dumplings and noodles you know its going to be good, but now i'm using it on chicken and burgers.

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    Perfect spice and flavors, really great and the branding is awesome.

  • Sichuan Chili Crisp is one of the only products I've tried from Fly by Jing, but this one item is a STABLE in my pantry. I throw this on absolutely any dish to give it a touch of spice and it does no wrong, if you don't already have this in your pantry, add it! It has the perfect amount of spice and crunch, so balanced. My favorite to throw this on is avo toast with a sunny side up egg on it, chefs kiss! I can't wait to try more products from Fly by Jing! You can tell how good their ingredients are and how much love goes into the product.

  • I hate rating it this low, but the sauce was just fine for all the hype it gets, and the jar is the actual worst. There's no lip or anything to catch any drips, and after only opening it once, it got oil all in my cabinets.